Discover Valle De Bravo

Valle De Bravo offers culture, crafts, regional cuisine and religious traditions; the nearby Parque Velo de Novia, with its waterfall, is also close by. If you’re looking for hotels for a stay in Valle De Bravo, you can use these themes to decide which experiences will shape your trip. The places and activities offer different focuses—from handicrafts and festivals to churches and a path to the lake.

Handicrafts, markets and festival

The Mercado de Artesanías was established in 1984 to protect, promote and showcase local handicrafts. Items on offer include glazed ceramics, wrought-iron work, textiles, embroidery, drawn-thread embroidery, high-fired ceramics and baskets made from Ocoxal. If you’re interested in local handicrafts, the variety gives you a specific idea of what to look for at the market.

The cultural and culinary offerings in Valle De Bravo also include the Festival de las Almas. If you’d like to plan your stay around this festival, check the specific event dates before your trip.

The Mercado Municipal has a different focus: it stocks traditional regional products and has an area where visitors can sample typical dishes prepared with them. While the Mercado de Artesanías focuses on handcrafted goods, the Mercado Municipal is about regional products and how they are prepared. This distinction can help you plan if you’d like to discover local cuisine.

Churches and local traditions

The Templo de Santa María Ahuacatlán was originally a Calvario chapel; its reconstruction began in 1864. It houses a Black Christ, who is greatly revered by the people of Valle De Bravo and is associated with local legends. There is also a designated landing zone for paragliders and hang gliders behind the Templo.

La Capilla is dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe and was renovated in the mid-20th century. Services are held there throughout the year. On December 12, a popular celebration takes place all day, with locals and visitors welcome to join; the entrance is opposite the Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís. By contrast, the Templo de Santa María Ahuacatlán is associated with the history of the former chapel, the Black Christ and local legends, while La Capilla has a specific feast day and services throughout the year.

El Pino is also associated with local tradition. The ahuehuete tree is said to be more than 700 years old. According to local tradition, it marks the place where, in 1530, a group of Franciscan monks celebrated the first Mass to mark the founding of San Francisco del Valle de Temascaltepec.

A nearby waterfall

Parque Velo de Novia is located near Valle De Bravo. Its waterfall is 35 meters high; you can follow a descending path to reach its outlet at the lake. The park is about a 20-minute drive from the town’s pier. The path to the lake and the approximate drive time from the pier offer useful reference points if you’d like to include this nature spot in your travel plans.

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